Calvin Lowell Flessa
June 1, 1929 ~ May 10, 2020
Calvin Lowell Flessa, 90, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Westphalia Hills in Westphalia, Missouri.
He was born June 1, 1929, in Burris Fork Township in Moniteau County Missouri, the son of the late Carl Frederick Flessa and Iva Naomi (McDonald) Flessa Griffin. Lowell was raised by his mother Iva Griffin and step-father, Lawrence P. “Pop” Griffin.
Lowell was a 1947 graduate of Russellville High School.
He was united in marriage in 1958, to Virginia Mae (Johnston) Crane at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lohman. Virginia passed away April 1, 2004.
Lowell worked as a lineman with Missouri Power and Light, and retired as a foreman for Union Electric. He was a member of IBEW 257. In his earlier years, he worked as a truck driver.
Lowell was active in the Russellville community serving as a City Councilman, School Board Member, founding member of the Russellville Volunteer Fire Department, and helped establish the Russellville Engine Show. He was a founding member of the Russellville Free Masons and later moved his membership to the California lodge.
He enjoyed working on antique engines, race car driver at Capital Speedway, and spending time at the lake with family and friends.
Survivors include five children, Debbie Flessa, Stevenson Ranch, CA; Debbie Crane, Jefferson City; Cathy (Kevin) Zumwalt, Jefferson City; Tom Flessa, St. Louis; James (Becky) Flessa, Russellville; thirteen grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Crane Flessa; two sons, David Flessa and Larry Crane; one great-granddaughter, Hattie Crane; and a brother, Donald Gene Flessa.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville.
Funeral service with Masonic Rites will follow at 11 a.m. at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville. The service will be live-streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on his obituary page at www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Please stay 6 feet apart and avoid close contact. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to wear personal masks or other personal protective equipment while in attendance.
Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Enloe Cemetery or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lohman.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
He was born June 1, 1929, in Burris Fork Township in Moniteau County Missouri, the son of the late Carl Frederick Flessa and Iva Naomi (McDonald) Flessa Griffin. Lowell was raised by his mother Iva Griffin and step-father, Lawrence P. “Pop” Griffin.
Lowell was a 1947 graduate of Russellville High School.
He was united in marriage in 1958, to Virginia Mae (Johnston) Crane at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lohman. Virginia passed away April 1, 2004.
Lowell worked as a lineman with Missouri Power and Light, and retired as a foreman for Union Electric. He was a member of IBEW 257. In his earlier years, he worked as a truck driver.
Lowell was active in the Russellville community serving as a City Councilman, School Board Member, founding member of the Russellville Volunteer Fire Department, and helped establish the Russellville Engine Show. He was a founding member of the Russellville Free Masons and later moved his membership to the California lodge.
He enjoyed working on antique engines, race car driver at Capital Speedway, and spending time at the lake with family and friends.
Survivors include five children, Debbie Flessa, Stevenson Ranch, CA; Debbie Crane, Jefferson City; Cathy (Kevin) Zumwalt, Jefferson City; Tom Flessa, St. Louis; James (Becky) Flessa, Russellville; thirteen grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Crane Flessa; two sons, David Flessa and Larry Crane; one great-granddaughter, Hattie Crane; and a brother, Donald Gene Flessa.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville.
Funeral service with Masonic Rites will follow at 11 a.m. at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville. The service will be live-streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on his obituary page at www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Please stay 6 feet apart and avoid close contact. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to wear personal masks or other personal protective equipment while in attendance.
Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Enloe Cemetery or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lohman.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
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Deeply saddened to hear of Lowell’s passing. I will remember him as a good neighbor and friend while growing up in Russellville. His interest and ability to help others was seen in the untold hours and dollars he and Elmer Ott invested in Boy Scout Troop 96. Both understood they were blessed by God so that they could be a blessing to others. George Vernon
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed and Lisa Bondurant
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Lowell. A true Gentleman in every way. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family for their loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in these days of change for the family. We will all miss Lowell in our own way and yet remember him for the joy he brought to the many lives he touched. Kim & Paul Eisterhold , Fishers, IN
Prayers and hugs for your family.